Thank you for your interest in volunteering as an evaluator during the poster session of the GCSE 2024 EnvironMentors National Science Fair. All events will take place at the United States Department of Agriculture building in the Whitten Patio located in Washington, D.C. More information about a schedule of events will be shared closer to the event. Contact Liz Nelson at elizabeth@gcseglobal.org if you have further questions regarding expectations for event volunteers.
Event InformationDATE: Monday, June 3, 2024
VENUE: United States Department of Agriculture - Whitten Patio (Entrance located off of Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, D.C.)
Current Program (Access the most up-to-date agenda on the
event webpage here)
9:30AM to 10:00AM: Doors open for check-in
10:00AM: Evaluators Briefing & Welcome Remarks
Welcome Remarks to be provided by Angela Coleman, Associate Chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service.
10:30AM to 12:00PM: Poster Evaluation Session During the Poster Evaluation Session, EnvironMentors students will present their research project posters to volunteer evaluators and guests.12:00PM to 1:30PM: Catered Lunch Provided to Guests During lunch, GCSE will host a fireside chat titled, Exploring Mentorship's Influence on Environmental Science, Diversity & Innovation, discussing the impact and importance of mentorship in empowering future leaders.1:30PM to 3:15PM: EnvironMentors Awards Ceremony During the EnvironMentors Awards Ceremony, the program will feature:
- Welcome Remarks provided by Tom Richard, Ph.D., Interim Executive Director at the Global Council for Science and the Environment (GCSE).
- Keynote Address provided by Aida Collins, Deputy Director of Minority Programs, Office of Energy Justice and Equity at U.S. Department of Energy.
- Panel Discussion titled, Empowering Change: Bridging Science and Communities for a Healthier Planet.
- Recognition Ceremony, including chapter, student, and mentor awards and honorable mentions.
*The judging commitment is from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. We encourage you to join us for lunch and the remainder of the program to celebrate our students and recognize their achievements.
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